Demo

SP Security Specialist 2 - Communications

New York State Police
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of a State Police Security Specialist 3, incumbents will perform the following tasks and activities:

DUTIES

Operates the Capital radio network and all telephone equipment; ensures compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations.

Controls based, fixed, and mobile communications by operating all radio and telephone equipment, including the 911 system; maintains the status and control over all mobile units and responds to operators with information on emergencies.

Monitors and maintains radio equipment in the dispatch area by performing periodic tests.

Operates radio, telephone, and broadcast equipment, closed-circuit television systems, and electronic security systems.

Monitors, activates, deactivates, and controls electronic access systems.

Enters, updates, and queries information in various computers and systems.

Retrieves and reviews messages received from data systems and stores or distributes them according to prescribed procedures.

Maintains blotter, radio log, and daily reports that detail specific information regarding police and security activities.

Submits various daily reports to the communications supervisor for review

Maintains communications files and performs other communication-related duties as required by the shift supervisor.

May supervise and perform all duties of State Police Security Specialist 1.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three months of service as a State Police Security Specialist 1, SG-8;

OR

One year of full-time experience as a dispatcher for a public safety agency including fire departments, emergency medical services, or law enforcement;

OR

One year of active U.S. military service as a dispatcher of military police or security personnel and an honorable discharge, certain discharges under honorable conditions, or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act;

OR

Have Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification.

Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the posting.

Additional Comments

Resumes will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process.

The New York State Police values a diverse and inclusive workforce where the unique skills of all employees are valued in support of the mission of the Division. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without the regard to age, race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The New York State Police is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that accept all applications from a wide range of candidates.

The New York State Police complies with federal and state laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with the disabilities and/or sincerely held religious belief. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Division Personnel Office at (518) 457-3840 or personnel@troopers.ny.gov.

Salary : $49,454 - $61,010

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at New York State Police

  • New York State Police Albany, NY
  • Description Duties Description Washes floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls, partitions, windows from the inside or outside of buildings using mo... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • New York State Police Deposit, NY
  • Description Duties Description Washes floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls, partitions, windows from the inside or outside of buildings using mo... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • New York State Police Port Crane, NY
  • Description Duties Description Washes floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls, partitions, windows from the inside or outside of buildings using mo... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • New York State Police Albany, NY
  • Description Duties Description Forensic Scientist 1 - Seized Drugs Entry level for scientists with no previous forensic lab experience. Must successfully c... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other SP Security Specialist 2 - Communications jobs in the Albany, NY area that may be a better fit.

  • Court Administration, Office of Albany, NY
  • Duties Description POSITION TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, COURT OF APPEALS JG: 21 LOCATION: NEW YORK STATE COURT OF APPEALS ALBANY, NY BASE SALARY: $76... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Albany, NY
  • Description Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Cyber Incident Response Team Unit within the Office of Counter Terrorism. ... more
  • 19 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!